So analyze using the $number of the rent you would charge another party, right? 

However, in my opinion I would charge a higher rate for a short term lease, depending on when the lease will end. 

Hi BPers,I'm gearing up for a direct mail campaign and I realized that I was a bit unsure about how a subject to transaction would work in DC, due to the fact that DC charges a pretty hefty transfer and recordation tax of 1.45% on each side of the transaction (2.9% total).

The Broker may charge something like $30k, but in the end you will get your funding.

Most free or a very small charge.

The broker will charge a broker fee so if there are a lot of no fee rentals in your area I would just advertise myself.

We require proof of insurance before move in or we automatically charge them for additional liability insurance which is not refundable but can be cancelled the following month as soon as we receive there proof of insurance.Yes you should be listed on the policy so that you not only receive proof of insurance from the insurance company but also notices of renewal or lapse.

I charge $400 a week for a 2/1. 

They sign it and they still sometimes show up and change their mind but I charge them for it.

After running the numbers with all of the expenses and assuming I can charge more in rent on the renovated side, I have determined that it is a good deal and could even have positive cash flow after some more renovations are made to the other side after the tenants move out.